Effects and predictors of intravenous lidocaine infusion for patients with fibromyalgia. by Min Liu, Stephany Harris, Anna P Andreou, Adnan Al-Kaisy, David Pang, Xuenong Bo

“…IV lidocaine infusion is the most performed procedure in the UK that is offered after conventional therapy has failed. …”
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A fully automated model to form “dry surface biofilms” under optimal dehydration conditions. application to Enterobacteriaceae in healthcare settings by Nicolas Jean-Marie, Talyssa Lebielle, Myriam Louisin, Claude Olive, Karine Marion-Sanchez

“…These structures were named ''dry surface biofilms'' (DSBs). Most in vitro models used to study “DSBs” alternate long hydration phases with short periods of desiccation, producing ''semi-dehydrated DSBs'' that differ from the conditions in healthcare settings.Our aim was to create a model that could produce ''DSBs'' under optimal dehydration conditions and apply it to Enterobacteriaceae. …”
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Hydrated ionic polymer for thermochromic smart windows in buildings by Huaiyuan Wang, Yuanwei Lu, Jie Wang, Tao Qi, Xuefeng Tian, Chaowei Yang, Yuming Huang, Meiqi Wang, Baiqi Zhang, Zhibin Qu, Wei Zhou, Fei Sun, Jihui Gao, Guangbo Zhao

“…Simulations indicate a most probable energy-saving efficiency of 11.4% compared to clear windows, with further improvements up to 17.7% when combined with Low-E glass in warm climates. …”
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Self-sufficiency in the healthcare workforce: a system dynamics model of the domestic and foreign educated nursing and midwifery workforce in Ireland by Terence Hynes, Paul Caulfield, Peter O’Connor, John Cullinan

“…Foreign educated nurses and midwives, in terms of WTEs, start at 45% of projected demand in 2021 and range from 57% in the baseline scenario to 16% in the most ambitious reform scenario in 2051. Conclusions The analysis suggests that Ireland requires a significant increase in nursing and midwifery student places to achieve self-sufficiency and that this will take time to achieve. …”
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Assessing the gap between policy and practice: community health workers’ contributions to nutrition services in Sub-Saharan Africa by Akriti Singh, Mahamadou Mansour Ndiath, Djeinam Toure, Romance Dissieka, Lennie Kyomuhangi Bazira, Carolyne Wanyonyi, Rolf DW Klemm

“…Among the CHWs surveyed, a high percentage (68-84%) reported receiving financial compensation. Most CHWs provided promotional services but were more likely to dispense preventive and curative commodities for children (e.g., Vitamin A, deworming, oral rehydration solution, and Zinc) than women (iron-folic acid, intermittent preventive treatment for Malaria). …”
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Synthetic Meshes in Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Narrative Review by Sami Lasri, Hend Alshamsi, Lysanne Campeau

“…Obesity seems to be the most important risk factor of mesh erosion, followed by age and smoking. …”
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The association between exposure to brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study by Yuxuan Wang, Jiarui Liu, Zhongze Zhu, Nana Shen, Jingyi Wang, Xiaoying Qi, Hao Li, Futong Wu, Zhihao Zhang, Hongfei Xiang

“…WQS regression indicated that PBB153 contributed the most on the overall effect on arthritis, osteoarthritis and RA (75.8%, 75.6% and 82.3%). …”
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Development of an All-Wales National Health Service Surgical Lymphedema Supermicrosurgery Service by Ross Weale, MBBS, MRCS, BSc, Mia Thomas, MBBS, Cheryl Pike, DProf, MCSP, Melanie Thomas, MBE, DProf, FCSP, Zita M. Jessop, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCS, PhD, Thomas Bragg, FRCS (Plast), Amar Ghattaura, MBBS, BSc, MSc, FRCS (Plast)

“…Of these, 129 (74%) were recommended for surgery and 46 (26%) were managed using conservative measures alone. The most common surgical recommendation was for lymphovenous anastomosis (61, 47%), followed by liposuction (40, 31%). …”
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Development and Validation of an Analytical Procedure for the Determination of Caffeic Acid in Nonea rossica Herb by HPLC by V. V. Velichko, A. V. Lastovka, M. E. Kartashova, A. A. Gaiduk, D. S. Kruglov

“…The standardisation of this herbal drug requires the development of an analytical procedure for the quantitative determination of caffeic acid, and the most promising method for this is high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).AIM. …”
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Tumors of salivary glands: an institutional study by Mahaboob Chan Kanala, Chaturya Kalanidhi P, Vishali Vaddadi, Sravani Muchalapuri, Fatima Rasheed, Shruthi Balagouni, Sumanjali Chari

“…Immunohistochemical staining of both epithelial and myoepithelial cells serves not only to validate the diagnosis but also assists in formulating the most appropriate treatment strategy.…”
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Suburbanization and Local Governance - Positive and Negative Forms: Olomouc Case Study by Kladivo Petr, Roubínek Pavel, Opravil Zdeněk, Nesvadbová Martina

“…The goal of the paper is to present the most significant aspects that have had influence on new housing construction in suburban zone municipalities, and to describe differences in the application of the concept of local governance (at the lowest - microregional, or possibly municipal tier) in positively impacted municipalities as compared with those affected rather negatively. …”
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Illness as a valid reason for restoring the term of inheritance acceptance by E. A. Khodyreva, P. M. Khodyrev

“…Nevertheless, frequently, owing to various reasons, citizens from among the heirs cannot comply with the procedure established by law, which, in most cases, engenders the need referring to the court with a inquire about extension of the deadline to recognize the right to inherited property. …”
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Piper guineense (Swhan and Thon) Inhibits Lanosterol-14α-demethylase in Multi-Drug Resistant Non-albicans Candida Species: In vitro and In silico Studies by Olumide Oluyele, Damilola Alex Omoboyowa, Ayomide Esther Aderogba, Koffi Adusa Osei

“…The binding affinity and free binding energy results reveal that most of these bioactive compounds were better than the standard drug (Fluconazole). …”
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) versus tissue culture technique (TCT) in diagnosis of spinal infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yan-Cheng Li, Yan-Xiao Liu, Lei Li, Hua Wang, Zi-Ru Zhao, Zhi-Yuan Yao

“…While mNGS demonstrates higher sensitivity and overall diagnostic accuracy than TCT, its lower specificity suggests that it may be most effective when used alongside conventional methods to enhance diagnostic reliability in spinal infections.…”
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On the Characterization of Phase Noise for the Robust and Resilient PLL-TRNG Design by Ziheng Ma, Bohan Yang, Wenping Zhu, Hanning Wang, Yi Ouyang, Min Zhu, Leibo Liu

“…Experimental results show that the proposed stochastic model accurately describes the behavior of the PLL-TRNG and provides the most conservative entropy lower bound, with a 1.8-fold improvement in jitter resolution. …”
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Biodiversity of certain invertebrates (Insecta, Molluska) of the Azat River gorge, Armenia and their bioecological features by V. S. Hovhannisyan, L. S. Mirumyan, R. G. Harutyunyan, A. A. Avetisyan, L. D. Harutyunova, A. S. Gasparyan, M. Z. Magomedova, P. D. Magomedova

“…They occupy all ecological niches and are found in all plant formations of the Azat River gorge. Most of the insect species are of economic importance. …”
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Association of integrin expression in tumor tissue with hematogenic metastasis of breast cancer by M. V. Zavyalova, G. A. Kuznetsov, E. S. Grigoryeva, L. A. Tashireva, D. S. Pismenny, V. M. Perelmuter

“…In this regard, it is of great importance to study the expression of integrins involved in the most important processes that determine the progression of cancer.The objective of the study was to investigate the association of integrin expression in tumor tissue with hematogenous metastasis of patients with breast cancer.Material and Methods. …”
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Developing and implementing a multi-stage conservation strategy for Egyptian endemic flora: from assessment to action by Karim Omar, Ibrahim Elgamal

“…Results: A total of 49 endemic taxa were identified across 20 governorates, representing 74% of Egypt's total governorates. Most species are concentrated in South Sinai, the Red Sea, Matrouh, North Sinai, and the New Valley. …”
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Eurozone Crisis Scenario: Possible Developments and Lessons for Economic Integration Communities with Participation of Russia by Daniele  Bracchi, Vladimir V. Maslennikov, Alexander S. Linnikov

“…The authors of the article use scenario analysis method to assess legal grounds, procedures, mechanisms and consequences of EU member states exit from the economic and monetary union for the ongoing one (Brexit) and the most probable options.Results. The authors systematize and conduct consistent analysis of prerequisites, the chronology of formation of various European integration associations, fundamental legal documents and key milestones in the formation of monetary integration in the EU, the stages of European EMU development in its contemporary form. …”
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Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms, Sleep Quality, and Modulation of Gut Microbiota and Inflammatory Biomarkers: A Randomized Controlled Trial by S Rehan Ahmad, Abdullah M. AlShahrani, Anupriya Kumari

“…Increases in SCFA-producing bacteria most strongly predicted improvements. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our results show that taking a probiotic supplement can help bring your gut back into balance, support better sleep, and lift symptoms of depression and anxiety. …”
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